Kaihangarau Oro
Sound technicians operate and maintain the equipment used to record, mix and amplify sound for radio, film, television, music and events.
Sound technicians usually earn
$48K-$80K per year
Kaikuti Hipi
Shearers with one to three years’ experience usually earn
$48K-$65K per year
Shearers with more than three years’ experience usually earn
$65K-$130K per year
Kaiparuauru Kerepe
Viticulturists grow and harvest grapes from grapevines, and manage vineyards.
Vineyard workers and supervisors usually earn
$48K-$53K per year
Vineyard managers and viticulturists usually earn
$63K-$128K per year
Kaitiaki Rākau
Arborists plant and remove trees, prune branches and treat disease.
Arborists with up to five years' experience usually earn
$23-$25 per hour
Arborists with more than five years' experience usually earn
$25-$35 per hour
Kaitauārai Whare
Building insulators install or apply special material to buildings or equipment to prevent or reduce heat, cold, air, sound or moisture loss.
New building insulators usually earn
$23-$24 per hour
Experienced building insulators usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaikimi/Kaihopu Kararehe
Hunters and trappers shoot or trap animals to remove pests and control disease, and for food, fur, or research.
Pay for hunters and trappers depends on the type of work they do and their experience.
Kaimahi Pokapū Whakapā
Contact centre workers answer enquiries and provide or organise help for those who contact them. They may also deal with customer complaints, or sell goods or services.
Contact centre workers usually earn
$49K-$65K per year
Team leaders and managers can earn
$65K-$200K per year
Kaiako Kurī
Dog trainers train dogs and diagnose and treat their behaviour problems.
Dog trainers can earn
$48K-$50K per year
Kaiwhakapai Whāriki
Carpet cleaners clean carpets, floors and upholstery, and may dry and clean carpets after floods.
Carpet cleaners usually earn
$23-$30 per hour
Kaiāwhina Whakarite (Kiriata, Pouaka Whakaata, Irirangi, Whakaari rānei)
Production assistants help production teams organise the making of film, television, radio or stage productions.
Pay rates for production assistants vary depending on the type of production you work on.